ATEM Television Studio 4K8 2TB is an Ultra HD live production switcher with a built-in broadcast control panel, designed to provide a complete solution in a single compact chassis.
It features 8 × 12G-SDI inputs with automatic format and frame rate conversion, 10 12G-SDI aux outputs, SDI and HDMI multiview, 2 DVEs, 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, 2 media players and an advanced audio mixer. It also includes direct streaming, built-in recording and a USB-C webcam, so you can manage your Ultra HD productions without any additional hardware.
The 2TB model includes a 2 TB internal M.2 NVMe drive for direct program recording and Ethernet access. The built-in control panel features dedicated buttons, a 3-axis joystick, T-bar and LCD screen, allowing a professional workflow for live events, broadcast studios and broadcast broadcasters.
User benefits
Complete Ultra HD workflow with built-in control panel
Internal recording to 2TB M.2 NVMe
8 12G-SDI inputs with automatic conversion
10 12G-SDI aux outputs for monitoring and routing
Built-in RTMP streaming without external hardware
Configurable SDI and HDMI Multiview
2 DVEs and 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers
Built-in 4-port 10G Ethernet switch
USB-C webcam for use with streaming software
Built-in Talkback
Areas of use
Ultra HD live production
Broadcast (compact OB vans, OB trucks)
Corporate events and conferences
Sporting events and live performances
Houses of worship
Auditoriums
Professional multi-camera streaming
Hybrid productions with simultaneous recording and streaming
Technical characteristics
Connections
- SDI video inputs: 8
- SDI video outputs: 12
- SDI rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
- HDMI video outputs: 1
- Total audio inputs: 2 × XLR balanced analog audio, 1 × BNC 32 ch MADI digital audio, 2 × RCA stereo analog audio, 1 × 5‑pin XLR talkback
- Total audio outputs: 4 × 1/4" jack analog audio, 1 × BNC 64 ch MADI digital audio (up to 50 active), 1 × 5‑pin XLR talkback
- SDI audio inputs: 4 ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs
- SDI audio outputs: 16 assignable channels
- Timecode connections: 1 × BNC in, 1 × BNC out
- Reference input: 1 × BNC in, 1 × BNC out (tri‑sync or black burst)
- Video input re‑sync: On all 8 inputs
- Frame rate and format converters: On all 8 inputs
- SDI aux outputs: 10
- SDI program outputs: 1
- Webcam output: 2 × USB‑C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate
- Total multi views: 1 × 12G‑SDI, 1 × HDMI 2.0
- Remote: RJ12 supports RS‑422
- Control panel connection: Ethernet (direct or via network)
- Internal timecode generator: Yes
- Talkback: RJ45 for 3rd‑party talkback systems
- Tally output: Via Ethernet to Blackmagic GPI and Tally Interface
- Ethernet: 4 × RJ45 supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE‑T
- Computer interface: 2 × USB‑C (USB 3.0) for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, updates and switcher connection
Standards
- HD video input standards: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
- ULTRA HD video input standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p 60
- SDI compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1 and SMPTE 2082‑10
- Video sampling: 4:2:2
- Color precision: 10‑bit
- Color space: Rec 709
- SDI auto switching: Automatically detects 1.5G‑SDI, 3G‑SDI level A/B, 6G‑SDI and 12G‑SDI
Product specifics
- Number of mix effects rows: 1
- Direct cross points: 10
- Shifted cross points: 20
- Crosspoint button type: Tri‑color LED
- Crosspoint label: 6 rows 24‑character LCD
- Preview transition: 1
- Source select bus: 1
- Dedicated macro buttons: 10 plus shift 10
- Transition type buttons: 5
- Transition rate: Set via system LCD menu
- Key buttons: 8
- AUX buttons: 12
- Fader bar: 1
- Record buttons: 2
- Stream buttons: 2
- DSK transition selectors: 6
- Fade to black buttons: 1
- System LCD displays: 1
- Numeric keypad: 1
- 3‑axis joystick: 1
- Upstream keyers: 4
- Downstream keyers: 2
- Advanced chroma keyers: 4
- SuperSource: 1
- DVEs: 2
- Linear/luma keyers: 7
- Transition keyer: 1 stinger, 1 DVE
- Total number of layers: 8
- Pattern generators: 7
- Color generators: 2
- Control panel: Integrated
- Routable windows: 16
- Source labels: Yes
- Tally: Red (program), green (preview)
- Talkback support: Yes
- Mix minus support: Yes
Streaming
- Direct streaming: supports direct live streaming using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) over ethernet or a shared internet connection over USB‑C
Recording
- Direct recording video and audio: direct recording to the included internal M.2 flash memory or to external media via USB‑C expansion ports
- Video recording HD: HD programs recorded as a H.264 .mp4 file at the streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video HD standard with AAC audio. Ultra HD programs recorded as a H.265 HEVC file at the streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video Ultra HD standard with AAC audio
- Internal memory: 2 TB M.2 NVMe
- Media format: supports media formatted ExFAT (Windows/Mac). APFS or HFS+ (Mac)
Cloud synchronization
Multi view monitoring
- Multi view monitoring: 1 × multi view via SDI and HDMI configurable to 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 up views. Includes monitoring of Program, Preview, Inputs, Media Players, DSKs, SuperSource, Clean Feed with optional labels and audio meters
- Multi view video standard: HD or ULTRA HD
- Minimum display resolution: 1366 × 768
Media player
- Media players: 2
- Channels: fill and key for each player
- Media pool still image capacity: 20
- Still image formats: PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG, TIFF
- Clip capacity: 2 × up to 2160p 60
- Clip length 720 HD: 720 frames
- Clip length 1080 HD: 360 frames
- Clip length 2160 UHD: 90 frames
- Video file format: TGA sequence
- Audio file formats: WAV, MP3, AIFF
Processing
- Processing delay: < 10 lines when genlocked and in the same format as the switcher
- Audio mixer: 58‑channel mixer with on/off/AFV, level and peak metering
- Master gain control: yes
- EQ and dynamics: 6‑band parametric EQ, expander, gate, compressor, limiter
- Camera control: when used with most Blackmagic Design cameras, ATEM can control focus, iris and zoom of compatible lenses and camera settings including gain, white balance, tint, shutter, ND filter, color corrector, Tally and record start/stop
- Down conversion: 1 × multi view
Software
- Software control panel: ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later and Windows 10 or 11
- Software updates: using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility
Operating systems
- Mac: Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later
- Windows: Windows 10 and 11
Power requirements
- Power supply: 1 × internal 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz (IEC C14), 1 × 4‑pin XLR 12 VDC IN for external power supply or battery use
- Power usage: 120 W
Environmental specifications
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
- Storage temperature: -20 to 60 °C
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non‑condensing
Physical specifications
- Dimensions: 58.5 × (16.1 + 1.6) × 37.5 cm
- Weight: 6.76 kg
What’s in the box
- ATEM Television Studio 4K8 2TB
- Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
